Archive for February, 2010

AQHA Youth World Cup Seeks Volunteers

Feb 26, 2010 No Comments by

Oklahoma City will host the 2010 Youth World Cup July 3-11, and the American Quarter Horse Association is calling on volunteers – two-legged and four-legged – to make the event a success. What began as a competition between Australian and U.S. youths more than two decades ago has evolved to include kids from a number [...]

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New Regulations for Horses Entering Food Chain

Feb 26, 2010 1 Comment by

Effective January 31, 2010, equine owners intending to sell animals directly or indirectly to Canadian meat processors, are being advised to record certain information. Those who wish to keep their sale options open should record all vaccines and medications given to their animals and record any occurrences of illness. As of July 31, 2010, it [...]

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Farrier Science Program at Olds College Extended

Feb 26, 2010 No Comments by

Responding to industry demand, Olds College is changing its one-year farrier program to a two-year program starting this October. The college’s new Farrier Science Diploma will see students emerging with increased knowledge of equine anatomy, horse handling and horse husbandry. As well, emphasis will be increased on welding, basic blacksmithing and advanced corrective and therapeutic [...]

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Win Tickets to 2010 Mane Event

Feb 24, 2010 154 Comments by

DON’T ENTER THIS DRAW –  It is OVER!! Please check for a current draw on Northernhorse.com. On April 23 – 25 we will once again have the opportunity to be educated, entertained and have a shopping spree at The Mane Event at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB. This is the biggest event of it’s [...]

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Canadian Breeder Tops 2009 AQHA World Championship Sale

Feb 24, 2010 No Comments

The prestigious 2009 World Championship Sale managed by Professional Auction Service, Inc., was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 16, 2009. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is pleased to recognize Rinzema Quarter Horses of Keene, Ontario, who bred and consigned one of the highest selling horses in the sale. The auction service’s official [...]

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Extreme Cowboy Race coming to Calgary Stampede

Feb 23, 2010 6 Comments

The Calgary Stampede is taking equine events to extremes this summer. But even the most daring cowboy needs a little guidance. During the 2010 edition of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, a new event — the Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge, which showcases the all-new sport of Extreme Cowboy Racing — will be taking [...]

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Hoof Prints Of Hope

Feb 13, 2010 1 Comment

I remember when the doctor told Mom that she had Alzheimers Disease. She handled it bravely as Mom handled lots of things. But later she wept. And later we wept too. There are few things that I dread more than getting that diagnosis. Luckily Mom died before she forgot our names. She so dreaded not [...]

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